Charlotte, NC vs Saratoga Springs, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Saratoga Springs
68.1
#1349 nationally
Saratoga Springs leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($97,241 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Saratoga Springs, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 68.1 (#1349) |
| Population | 897,720 | 28,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $664,058 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $97,241 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.8 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D+
68.1 Score
Saratoga Springs, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,058
Population
28,544
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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